The Cloudy Horizon for 2013: 10 Predictions
What's ahead in cloud computing for 2013? Here's our roundup of 10 the cloud predictions we think will be worth watching in 2013.
January 4, 2013
What's ahead in cloud computing for 2013? It's a big topic, and many industry executives and pundits have offered their predictions about how cloud will evolve in the year ahead. Here's our roundup of 10 the cloud predictions we think will be worth watching in 2013.
1. Cloud Will Blur Boundaries of Facilities and Operations
Many data center services providers have entered the cloud arena. Cloud is a complimentary offering to colocation. There will remain straight colo plays, but those with a heavily regional focus will add cloud to the portfolio, if they haven’t already. A lot of companies are recognizing that cloud is an integral piece in a larger strategy, so they’ll seek service providers that can provide cloud in addition to colo space or dedicated hosting.